News from 1st Metheringham Scout Group Autumn 2011

The last 3 months, littered with bank holidays, have been busy with numerous activities.
Due to new Scouting rules all Beavers are now allowed to camp overnight and recently one of our Beaver sections, under the guidance of Deborah Lincoln, completed their first camping weekend at Woodhall Spa. Activities, to name but a few, included, tent erecting, camp fire 'sing along', wide games, nature walk and backwoods cooking.

Our AGM has been and gone and after our successful year of activities, Beaver, Cub, and 'Scout of the Year' awards were presented. We also said goodbye to several members of the executive committee and several leaders after many years of valued service. We would like to place on record our thanks to them all for the help they have given to our Scout Group.

We now send out a request (a plea to all) - 'if we are to maintain our level of support and regular outdoor camping / activities we require new leaders on a regular basis. Without the adult support we will be unable to continue at the same levels. Please contact me. We have plenty of application forms'.

Well Summer Camp in Norfolk has been and gone and what a fantastic week we had, with very little bad weather. Numerous activities kept everyone occupied including grass sledging, ice wall climbing, rafting, and the Scouts also visited a Buddhist Sanctum where they learnt all about their beliefs and even meditated themselves. A photo CD will be given out when our Cubs and Scouts return in September.

We are now preparing programmes in readiness for everyone's return. Also we are cleaning all the equipment and getting ready for the Family Camp at the end of September, which is also of course a welcome break for all the helpers and leaders.
If you would like more information about our group or better still would like to volunteer your help, please phone Pete Lincoln on 01526 321055/01526322172
(All volunteers are CRB checked).